Presentation Skills

Understanding Presentation Techniques

Learning Outcome

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Select the right presentation style for different purposes.

4

Engage the audience using verbal and non-verbal communication.

3

Apply techniques for structuring content clearly

2

Recognize the key elements of an effective presentation.

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 Identify the different types of presentations.

The Two Friends

 had the same idea for a college event.

Presenter A

Presenter B

One explained it with Excitement, Clarity, and Confidence.
 

The other struggled, jumped between points, and left everyone confused.
 

 Presenter A

 Presenter B

Both had strong ideas, but only one got selected.

Why?
Because people understood PRESENTER A clearly.

And got confused with the PRESENTER B

 

Note - Learners to be ready with pen and paper for the below video

 

Activity Time!

 

What skills did the presenter improve in the stressed situation presentation?

Questions

 Why Presentation Skills Matter?

Make ideas understandable

Influence or persuade your audience

Build confidence and credibility

Create professional impact in interviews, meetings, or classrooms

What are Presentation Skills ?

Verbal communication (words, tone, clarity)
 

Engagement techniques

(Stories,examples,question)

Visual aids

(slides, charts, images)

 

Non-verbal communication

(Body language, Gestures, Eye contact)
 

Presentation skills enable clear, engaging communication with an audience.

Most common Types of Presentations

Presentations can be categorized based on purpose, style, or delivery.

 

Informative Presentation

Persuasive/Influential Presentation

Decision-Making/

Business Presentation

Team /Group Presentation

Virtual/Online Presentation

Aims at educating the audience or providing factual information on a particular topic.

Informative Presentation

 A presentation about career opportunities in technology.

A training session on new software tools.

A report on quarterly sales

data or business performance.

Decision-Making/Business Presentation

Encouraging peers to adopt eco-friendly habits on campus/workplace .

Internship project report showing insights and suggested improvements.

Market research presentation

recommending a new product launch.

Presentation designed to provide information, analysis, and recommendations so that an audience (usually managers, executives, or stakeholders) can make informed decisions.

Virtual/Online Presentation

Virtual Business / Client Presentation

Panel Discussion / Group Meeting Online

Online Workshop / Training

Presentation delivered using digital platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or Web-ex, where the audience participates remotely.

Team /Group Presentation

Encouraging peers to adopt eco-friendly habits on campus/workplace .

Internship project report showing insights and suggested improvements.

Market research presentation

recommending a new product launch.

Presentation delivered by two or more people collaboratively, where the team shares information, ideas, or solutions to an audience.

Persuasive/Influential Presentation

A presentation designed to convince, influence, or motivate the audience to adopt a viewpoint, take action, or make a decision.

Convincing your class to start a new club or activity.

A proposal to management to approve a project or budget.

Encouraging peers to adopt eco-friendly habits on campus/workplace .

 Common PRESENTATION techniques

Know Your Audience

 Start with a Strong Hook

Organize Content Effectively

Focus on Key Takeaways

Practice Storytelling

 Master Verbal Communication

 Improve presentation skills by:

Planning before presenting

Structuring content (intro–body–conclusion)

Designing simple slides

Practicing regularly

HOW – Slide Design

Max 6 Lines

Limits the number of lines on each slides

Max 6 Words

Limits the number of words on each lines

Use Visual

Emphasizes images over test

Large Fonts

Ensures readability for the audience

 HOW – Delivery Skills 

Eye contact

Clear voice & pace

Positive body language

Natural hand gestures

CLASSROOM ACTIVITY

Follow the given guidelines.

Craft an Impactful Presentation by selecting a unique topic of your choice

Design it using platforms like Google Slides, PowerPoint, or Canva.

Deliver a 5-minute presentation.

Carry confidence and smile.

Presentation Guidelines

  1. Slide 1: Title Slide

  2. Slide 2: Objective / Agenda

  3. Slide 3: Introduction

  4. Slide 4–7: Main Content Slides

  5. Slide 8: Visual Support (If applicable)

  6. Slide 9: Key Learnings / Summary

  7. Slide 10: Conclusion

  8. Slide 11: Thank You / Q&A

Summary

5

Manage stage fear using simple preparation strategies.

4

Plan and structure presentations with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.

3

Demonstrate professional etiquette in both online and offline presentations.

2

Engage the audience through questions, examples, and storytelling.

1

Design slides with clean layouts, minimal text, and impactful visuals.

6

Handle Q&A sessions confidently and professionally.

Quiz

Q1. What is the first step in planning an effective presentation?

A. Designing slide

B. Knowing your audience

C. Practicing gesture

D.Using storytelling

Quiz-Answer

Which platform is mainly used for professional networking and B2B marketing ?

A. Designing slide

C. Practicing gesture

B. Knowing your audience

D.Using storytelling

Quiz


Q2. Which technique helps reduce stage fear?
 

 A. Ignoring the audience

 B. Practicing and preparing in advance

 C. Speaking very fast

 D. Reading directly from slides

Quiz


Q2. Which technique helps reduce stage fear?
 

 A. Ignoring the audience

 B. Practicing and preparing in advance

 C. Speaking very fast

 D. Reading directly from slides

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